This is a collaborative post. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is a mode of brain stimulation therapy that uses magnetic fields to arouse nerve cells in the brain to improve depression symptoms. TMS is typically recommended only when the patient is unresponsive to psychotherapy and antidepressant medication. How it Works TMS therapy involves placing an electromagnetic coil against the scalp near the forehead. A magnetic pulse is painlessly delivered to stimulate nerve cells in the region that controls mood and depression. This activates brain regions that have decreased activity due to depression. Although it is not completely understood how TMS …
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